Kenyan government officials are undergoing cloud computing security training through a partnership with Huawei Technologies. This collaboration is part of a long-term initiative to enhance the skills of government employees and improve the application of global cybersecurity standards.
The training aligns with Kenya’s National Cybersecurity Strategy, which aims to mitigate cyber risks that could jeopardize sensitive data and critical infrastructure. “Cloud adoption is becoming a global necessity for enterprises, organizations, and governments; it is no longer optional. However, these advancements also introduce increased risks to data integrity, security, and privacy. As 200 government employees graduated from the program, Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo stated, ‘Cyberattacks are becoming more sophisticated, and the need for robust cloud security measures has never been more critical.'”
Omollo noted that this knowledge will be instrumental in safeguarding Kenya’s digital environment in accordance with the Computer and Cybercrime Act.
Given the rapid pace of technological advancement, Steven Zhang, Deputy CEO of Huawei Kenya’s Public Affairs division, encouraged the graduates to continuously update their skills. Zhang expressed gratitude to the Kenyan government for considering Huawei a trusted partner in the digital economy and cyberspace. “Huawei is committed to delivering reliable, secure, and high-quality products to our partners and employees. We also aim to support Kenya’s capacity-building efforts, as cybersecurity is an ever-evolving field,” Zhang said.
In collaboration with Huawei, the Ministry of Interior and National Administration’s National Computer and Cybercrime Coordination Committee (NC4) is responsible for organizing the training. The NC4, established under the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, is a multi-agency body tasked with overseeing all cybersecurity-related matters, including the detection, prevention, response, investigation, and prosecution of cybercrimes.